Skillz & Thrillz: Alberta's Trade & Tech Youth
Episodes
From Skills Stage to Silver Screen: Chase Cardinal's Special Effects Journey
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with alumnus Chase Cardinal, who competed from 2017–2018 in Job Skill Demonstration, showcasing his talent in special e...
Precision in Motion: Jacob McClelland's CNC Milling Adventure to Team Canada
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Jacob McClelland, who will be re...
Where Safety Meets Skill: Annika Cameron's Workplace Safety Competition Experience
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Workplace Safety alumna Annika Cameron. Annika began her Skills journey in Grade 10 after a teacher encouraged her ...
From Skills to Shanghai: Kylar Bloomberg's Plumbing Path to Team Canada
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we sit down with Kylar Bloomberg, representing Team Canada in Plumbing, as he prepares to compete on the world stage at the WorldSkill...
Designing the Future: Bella Kehoe's Skills Alberta & Graphic Design Journey
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Bella Kehoe, a talented Graphic Design alumna whose Skills journey continues to come full circle.Bella first compete...
Primed & Polished: Anika Jones' Car Painting Route to Team Canada
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Anika Jones, who will be represe...
Mastering the Mechanics: Tyler Gunther's Rise to Team Canada
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Tyler Gunther, who will be repre...
Crafted for Competition: Logan Peters' Path to Representing Canada in Carpentry
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Logan Peters, who will be representing Canada in Carpen...
Full Voltage Focus: Keegan Sturge's Electrical Journey to Team Canada
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Keegan Sturge, who will be representing Canada in Elect...
Cut, Carve, Compete: Tate McGarry's Path to Team Canada
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Tate McGarry, who will be representing Canada in Cabi...
Fueled by Passion: Carter Kokot's Road to Team Canada
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Carter Kokot, who will be repres...
Forged in Fire: The Welding Journey of Team Canada's Lucas Stang
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Lucas Stang, who will be represe...
Soaring to New Heights with Team Canada: Benjamin Jamison's Aerospace Journey
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series!In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Benjamin Jamison, who will be re...
Fueling Success: Luke Emeny's Journey through Heavy Vehicle Tech to Team Canada
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Team Canada Podcast Series! In this episode, we sit down with Team Canada competitor Luke Emeny, who will be repr...
Sisters in Insulation: Breanne & Kehli Warrington on Competing, Learning, and Working Together
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Breanne and Kehli Warrington are sisters in the trade! Together, they’ve built their careers in Mechanical Insulation — studying side by side at N...
Bots, Gears, and Glory: Kade & Marek's Robotics Ride
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Kade Hamre and Marek Fournier from Brooks Composite High School, the robotics duo who powered their way to gold at t...
Amped Up: Diego's Electronics Journey from Circuits to Competition
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Diego De Dominicis Barrios, gold medalist in Electronics Secondary at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition....
One Brick at a Time: Mikayla Hannesschlager's Journey of Confidence and Competition
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Mikayla Hannesschlager, gold medalist in Bricklaying at the 2025 Provincial Skills Canada Competition and proud member o...
In Focus: Rachel Turner's Lens on Success
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Turner, gold medalist at the 2018 Provincial Skills Canada Competition in Photography and bronze medalist at ...
Currents of Change: Zack Hartle on Competing, Teaching, and Empowering the Industry
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Zack Hartle, a Skills Canada Alberta alumnus, two-time gold medalist in Industrial Control, Electrical Trades Inst...
Nailing the Interview: Veronica Kjolberg's Job Search Skills for Success
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Veronica Kjolberg, a proud Skills Canada Alberta alumna whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Veronica compet...
Pro Tips for Provincial Success: Advice from Skills Alumni
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re taking a look back at some of the incredible advice shared by Skills Canada Alberta alumni featured in past episodes. Whether...
Wired, Crafted, & Connected: Laine and Taylor's Friendship Forged at Skills
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first-ever joint episode, we’re joined by Laine Van Hardeveld and Taylor Desjardins, two standout Skills alumni whose paths crossed in the mo...
Fake Cuts, Real Skills: Brittany's Job Skill Demo and Aesthetics Journey
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Kellow, a Teaching Assistant at the Aesthetics Institute, whose Skills story began in 2018 with a creative ...
Manufacturing the Future: Tim Wong on Competition, Teaching the Trade & Skills
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Wong, whose Skills journey began in high school and continued into post-secondary. In 2016, he competed at the P...
Sew It Begins: Amy Herndon's Rise in Fashion & Film
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Amy Herndon, a Skills Canada Alberta alum whose passion for fashion has taken her from competition runways to film a...
Cool Under Pressure: Tyler Cherkowski's Path from Skills to the World Stage
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Cherkowski, a passionate and talented competitor in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Tyler’s journey thro...
The Final Cut: Sierrah Bennett's Creative Journey in Video Production and Photography
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Sierrah Bennett, a gold medalist in video production at both the provincial and national Skills Canada competitions....
Mastering the Art of Speaking with Lubna: Confidence, Connection, and Team Spirit
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by the inspiring Lubna Ismail, a Public Speaking alumna who captivated audiences with her eloquence and energy. After ...
Pipes, Pressure, & Perseverance: Euan MacKinnon's Journey to Gold
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we chat with Euan MacKinnon, a determined pipefitter whose journey through the Skills Canada competitions is nothing short of in...
From Sauté to Soufflé: Paisley’s Culinary and Baking Adventure
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by the exceptionally talented Paisley Gatfield, an alumna who has mastered both the culinary and baking worlds. Paisle...
Bronze & Beyond: Ben Rainforth's Inspiring Welding Journey
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Rainforth, a true champion in the world of welding and a WorldSkills Bronze Medalist. Ben shares his incredible ...
Sketches to Skylines: Jacob's Story in Architectural Technology & Design
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Jacob Waldbillig, an Architectural Technology and Design powerhouse, who went from silver to gold at the Skills com...
Toolkits & Power Moves: Chelsea's Journey from Skills to Master Electrician
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode, we sit down with Chelsea Dyck, a former Skills Canada Alberta competitor in Industrial Control, now a Master Electrician, entrep...